A.I.

Technology Resource Guide Organizer

I. PROVIDE MULTIPLE MEANS OF REPRESENTATION:
1. Provide options for perception
Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource
Voki is a text to speech generator that allows the user to make
an avatar that can speak for the user. This website allows the
user to customize the look of the Voki as well as the sound of
Voki http://www.voki.com/ its voice. This aligns to checkpoint 1.3, offer alternatives for
auditory information, because it allows for alternatives for
visual information by reading the information on a website to a
student who may not be able to read or cannot see.
Signed stories is a website that has a library of digital books
that are available for deaf and hearing users. Students are able
to play stories that are read aloud and also signed in a video for
deaf students who are not able to listen to the story. This
Signed Stories http://www.signedstories.com/apps
aligns to checkpoint 1.2,offer alternatives for auditory
information, because it provides a different way for
information that is read aloud for a student who is auditory
impaired, allowing them to still see a book that is read aloud.
Zen Garden allows for flexibility of digital media when
customizing the display of information. Users can use present
their information in many different medias like Powerpoint,
Zen Garden http://www.csszengarden.com/ Smartboards, or interactive whiteboards. This follows
checkpoint 1.1, offer ways of customizing the display of
information, because it allows for customization of the display
with the text, size, color, and visualization.

2. Provide options for language, mathematical expressions, and symbols
Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource
Mathematics Glossary is a resource that defines mathematic
teams and concepts by using text, images, and examples
Mathematics
http://www.searchesinteractive.com/?dn=ronblond.com&pid=9PO7UL5L1 helping users to figure out solutions to math problems. This
Glossary
relates to guideline 2.3, support decoding text, mathematical
notation, and symbols, because it helps with mathematical
 problems and symbols and users can look these up on this
website.
Word2Word is an online dictionary that uses students native
language to help them build vocabulary and background
knowledge. This uses multiple language dictionaries. This is
Word2Word http://www.word2word.com/
an example of 2.4, promote understanding across languages,
because it translates any language into the language of the
user, allowing for that user to use their native language.
Vocab Ahead is a website that offers videos that give a
demonstration of vocabulary with audio repeating the
pronunciation, definition, and synonyms. There are also
Vocab Ahead http://www.vocabahead.com/ flashcards provided that gives a definition and visual
representation of the word. This aligns with the guideline 2.1,
clarify vocabulary and symbols because it shares vocabulary
words in many different ways, including visual and audio.
Worlde generates word clouds from text that is provided.
Wordle http://wordle.com/ More frequently used words are more prominent and the user
can use different fonts, layouts and color schemes.
3. Provide options for comprehension
Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource
Webspiration is a resource that helps users to map out their
ideas and create outlines and organizers before writing out
their ideas in a paragraph or essay. This aligns to checkpoint
Webspiration http://www.mywebspiration.com/ 3.3, guide information processing, visualization, and
manipulation, because it helps users strategize to process
information before writing. These strategies help better
summarize, categorize, and contextualize the information.
Quizlet is a quick way for users to make vocabulary lists, study
guides, etc., in a form of flashcards to help users study. This
app/website gives different opportunities to practice
Quizlet https://quizlet.com/ information. Students can either create their own Quizlets or
use other quizzes that other users have created. This aligns to
checkpoint 3.4, maximize transfer and generalization, because
it allows for different ways to study information.
Vocaroo http://vocaroo.com/ Vocarro is a website that allows for students to read aloud an
 assignment and a teacher/parent can listen to at a different
time. This aligns with guideline 3.3, guide information
processing, visualization, and manipulation, because it allows
for teachers and parents to see the students work in a different
way other than on paper.

II. PROVIDE MULTIPLE MEANS FOR ACTION AND EXPRESSION:
4. Provide options for physical action
Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource
This website allows the user to control the mouse on the
computer screen by moving just your head instead of using
hands to control the mouse. This helps students who are
Camera Mouse http://www.cameramouse.org/ unable to use or control their hands/arms. This aligns with
checkpoint 4.1, vary the methods for response and navigation,
because the learner has to navigate their physical environment
differently then the average student.
Kahoot is a website that teachers can create questions for
students to answer with devices and then can collectively see
the data from the answers from the class. This creates a social,
Kahoot https://kahoot.it fun, and game-like learning environment for both teachers and
students. This aligns with checkpoint 41, vary the methods for
response and navigation, because it is an engaging method to
assess students on certain material.
This device displays a virtual keyboard that users can type on
the keyboard using a mouse, trackball, or a pointing device.
No Keys Virtual
http://www.leithauserresearch.com/nokeys.html This aligns with guideline 4.1, Vary the methods for response
Keyboard
and navigation, because it allows for the user to type in
multiple different ways.
Click-N-Type is a virtual keyboard designed for users who have
difficulty typing on a physical keyboard. This allows for users
to use the mouse pad to click on the letters instead of using
Click-N-Type http://cnt.lakefolks.com/ their fingers to type out what they are saying. This follows
guideline 4.1, vary the methods for response and navigation,
because it allows for the user to use a different way to type
instead of using a keyboard.
5. Provide options for expression and communication
Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource
VoiceThread is a tool for sharing and commenting on images
and videos. Users can upload an image or video and add
commentary and then share with other users. Teachers can
use VoiceThread in a classroom to comment on students work.
VoiceThread https://voicethread.com/ This aligns with guideline 5.1, use multiple media for
communication, because this allows for teachers to provide
their students with feedback in different ways and allows
students to share their work and then use either audio or visual
comments.
Spellchecker is an online service that checks users spelling and
grammar where they can paste their work and the checker will
check their work and point out places that are wrong. This
Spellchecker https://www.spellchecker.net/spellcheck/
aligns with checkpoint 5.2, use multiple tools for construction
and composition, because it creates a movie flexible toolkit can
learns can more successfully take part in their learning.
Zoho Notebook allows a user to highlight useful text and
images and then save the information onto the notebook. This
Zoho Notebook https://www.zoho.com/notebook/times-a-changing.html goes along with guideline 6.3, facilitate managing information
and resources, because it allows for users to keep information
organized and in mind.

6. Provide options for executive functions
Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource
Create A-Graph is an example of checkpoint 6.4, enhance
capacity for monitoring progress, because it allows students to
track their progress and goals through graphs like bar graphs,
Create-a-graph https://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createAgraph/default.aspx pie graphs, and XY graphs. This website allows students to see
the progress they have made over a certain amount of time in
different subject areas through visuals so users can monitor
themselves and help them reach their goals.
Exploring This website provides support for learning about language and
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/elsel/html/index.html
Language setting goals. Students explore and express thoughts through
 song. This follows guideline 6.1, guide appropriate goal-
setting, because it allows for students from different languages
to still set goals for themselves and follow through with them.
Bubble.us is an app that allows users to brainstorm their
writing online. This aligns with guideline 6.2, support planning
Bubble.us https://bubbl.us/
and strategy development, because the user is able to
brainstorm and plan their writing before writing their essay.
The learning toolbox is a website that helps students, teachers,
and parents become familiar with students strengths in areas
The Learning like organization, study skills, notes taking, etc. This follow
http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/index.html
Toolbox guideline 6.2, support planning and strategy development,
because everyone is able to set certain goals for the individual
and see what is accomplished.
III. PROVIDE MULTIPLE MEANS FOR ENGAGEMENT:
7. Provide options for recruiting interest
Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource
This website lists some common distractions in classrooms and
Classroom provides tips that can help with the distractions and keep
Distractions: how https://englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com/2009/03/29/classroom- students on task. This follows guideline 7.3, minimize threats
can we avoid distractions-how-much-can-we-avoid-them/ and distractions, because it helps teachers to find different
them? ways to keep students on track and avoid distractions while
teaching.
This website monitors a classrooms voice level and alerts the
class when they are being too loud by putting SHH on the
board. This goes with the guideline 7.3, minimize threats and
Sound Monitor https://bouncyballs.org/ distractions, because it alerts the class when they are being too
loud without the teachers alerting the class and provides and
engaging way for the class to remain at a reasonable sound
level.


8. Provide options for sustaining effort and persistence
Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource
 Skype is a website that allows users to video call, voice call, or
chat with other users. This is an example of guideline 8.3,
foster collaboration and community, because it allows for users
Skype https://www.skype.com/en/
to collaborate with a community of different learners and
teachers can use this application to communicate with
students and/or parents.



9. Provide options for self-regulation
Name of
Link Discuss how the resource aligns with the guideline.
Resource
This website helps with the coping brain, coping challenges,
and coping skills and tools. It is aimed towards parents and
teachers of pre-teens and addresses the different ways one can
Coping Skills for
cope and learn to cope with different issues. This aligns with
Kids: Brain Works http://www.copingskills4kids.net/
guideline 9.2, facilitate personal coping skills and strategies,
Project
because it includes scaffolding for the student and managing
their emotional responses by using different methods to help
the student cope.